History of Science and Engineering Annotation << Back On the Question of the Development of Underwater Communication Russian Navy Krutykh B.V. Not one link, or part of the electromagnetic or other physical nature of the field (sonar, seismic, radiation, gravity, etc.) do not meet the requirements of today's management. This is especially true for submarines at a depth at long range, including under the Arctic ice. This article – an attempt to assess the current state of the underwater communication in the Navy as part of an integrated channel to control forces. A brief historical analysis of the development of hydro-acoustic communication in the Russian Navy. Consider the possible prospects of underwater communications in general. The conclusion about the necessity and importance of reliable hydro-acoustic communication. Keywords: underwater communication; the source of sound; telephone and telegraph; teletype communications; sonar. Contacts: E-mail: kbv-58@mail.ru Pp. 40-57.